APO International South Africa: Government Departments Must Honour Commitments Made to Salvokop Government Precinct The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure has urged government departments, including the Department of Higher Education and the Department of Social Development, to honour their bulk services payment commitments to the Salvokop Government Precinct to prevent jeopardising the progress and potential benefits of the project. The call follows the committee’s second day of oversight visits in Gauteng, which included an inspection of the Salvokop precinct site. Committee Chairperson Mr […] today24 October, 2025
APO International Africa Tech Festival 2025 to Spotlight Cybersecurity and Cloud Resilience in Africa’s Digital Growth Africa Tech Festival (ATF) (https://AfricaTechFestival.com), the continent’s leading platform for digital innovation, will kick off next month in Cape Town with a strong focus on cybersecurity and cloud resilience - two critical areas for governments and enterprises navigating Africa’s expanding digital economy. This year’s programme will also explore responsible innovation, inclusive investment, connectivity for development, and policy harmonisation. These themes reflect ATF’s role as a cohesive platform that supports […] today24 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Assertive Global Partnerships President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged citizens to approach international partnerships with confidence and strength, rejecting a “poverty mentality.” She made the remarks Thursday at the opening of the two-day Namibia Public-Private Forum, organized by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, as reported by NewsOnOne's Envaalde Matheus. today24 October, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Pink October Highlights Breast Cancer Prevention The global Pink October campaign promotes awareness, early detection, and patient support for breast cancer. According to Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Association, the initiative stresses prevention, regular mammograms, and hope, represented by the pink ribbon. today24 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics NamCor Engages Stakeholders on Offshore Venus Project NamCor and its partners are conducting the second consultation for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the Offshore Venus Field, located 320 kilometers southwest of Lüderitz. NamCor's Paulo Coelho emphasized that the engagement is part of Namibia’s legal environmental assessment requirements and seeks to involve communities and stakeholders in evaluating potential project impacts. today24 October, 2025
APO International Namibia International Energy Conference Returns in 2026, Exploring Road to First Oil, Partnerships and Investment RichAfrica Consultancy is proud to announce that the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) will return to Windhoek for its 8th edition from 14–16 April 2026. Building on the success of its previous editions, this milestone event will shape Namibia’s next chapter in its energy journey as the country moves towards first oil production by 2029. Endorsed and supported by the Government of Namibia and the African Energy Chamber, NIEC […] today23 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Labour analyst flags problem areas in balancing safety and inclusion under new mental health bill Sydwill Scholtz As Parliament debates the 2025 Mental Health Bill, which is supposed to improve access to care and ban workplace discrimination, questions are emerging over how the legislation will work in practice. Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz says while the bill represents progress, it also exposes gaps in how employers can balance inclusion with maintaining a safe and productive workplace. “Employers are duty-bound to create a safe environment for all […] today23 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia IPPR: 2024 Elections show politics growing more competitive (Photo by IPPR/Facebook) The latest post-election analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has revealed that Namibia’s political landscape is becoming increasingly competitive. The report, Fraying Dominance, Fragmented Opposition: Inside the Numbers of the 2024 Election, expands on changes in voter behaviour and party strongholds. Using constituency-level data, the paper traces three trends: urban centres are turning into political battlegrounds, the South is consolidating as opposition territory, […] today23 October, 2025
APO International Cassava Technologies Secures Investment to Accelerate Growth Cassava Technologies (Cassava) (www.CassavaTechnologies.com), a global technology leader of African heritage, proudly announces that it has received an investment from NVIDIA. According to Hardy Pemhiwa, President&Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, “Cassava is Africa’s leading technology company, driving the continent’s digital transformation with digital infrastructure and digital services. Securing this investment is an important milestone that we expect to unlock additional value from and catalyze the further expansion of our […] today23 October, 2025